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Google Wi-Fi Assistant and Google VPN represent a hot topic these days. The news is that Google is spoiling Nexus and Pixel smartphone owners with an important dedicated new and free feature. A Wi-Fi assistant with a built in Google VPN that automatically connects you to safe and reliable Wi-Fi networks. For now, the feature is only available in a few countries, but it got our attention enough to tell you all the details about it.Continue reading

All 4 (formerly 4oD) is a fantastic free on demand service. It is available in web based or application versions. Today we will talk about web based version. The only downside are the adverts which can be numerous. It used to be fairly easy to get around the ads but as with many websites nowadays, a simple ad block does not fix the problem, so here is how to block adverts on All 4.Continue reading

With the recent release of the Chromecast 2 by Google, I thought it would be important to go over how exactly to keep it secure. It is worth noting the Chromecast really isn’t all that safe, there are some measures you have to take outside of the Chromecast itself to make sure to secure Chromecast and isn’t letting anyone get in to your home network.Continue reading

Downloading files via torrents is arguably the best file sharing option currently available. This is because it offers incredible benefits in terms of high download speeds without compromising on quality. However, increased calls for implementation of internet anti-piracy and anti-plagiarism regulations has partly resulted in the emergence of dubious internet policing agencies known for their nefarious ad hoc swarms to net copyright culprits. It is situations like these that have necessitated torrent users to search for ways to download torrents anonymously.Continue reading

Many people are often concerned about an issue with regard to Google Captcha when they use a VPN. The reason is that this has happened on a regular basis for many users. If you are worried about maintaining your anonymity and protecting your identity online, here is what you need to know about this Google Captcha if you have seen it while searching for content on Google.Continue reading

Being abroad and still having access to all information sources you visit home in the UK, is a wonderful thing. We all know by now there are a large amount of services only accessible from within the country. That’s why when you try to access your favourite website, the one you visit regularly, and you see the message popping up that makes you aware that the page you are trying to access is not available in your region, that means it is one of the UK only websites. And it can be a pain if you are an expat.Continue reading

It’s good to know that when you travel or when you move to another country that you could still have access to the websites that you used to or to the greatest and biggest websites on the internet. US only websites are some of the most popular online resources that offer some great, well produced content. In the same time there are a lot of restricted websites in the USA.Continue reading

A VPN allows you to hide your IP information and to encrypt your connection so hackers, phishing scammers and fraudsters can’t access your private information when you are surfing on the Internet in a public hotspot. Another reason why you would use a VPN is to access sites that are forbidden in certain countries. These could be movie websites, political news sites and even financial news websites. Despite these advantages, many potential VPN users are concerned with how VPN affects Internet speed. So does a VPN slow down internet?Continue reading

Most new adopters of VPN services usually find themselves in a tight spot when it comes to determining which are the best VPN server locations. It is important to reaffirm the fact that the geographic location of your VPN service provider’s servers has a profound effect on the benefits you may accrue. For starters, selecting a VPN server that is close to your current location has significant effects on your connection speed. In addition, in order to enjoy other internet services that are geographically restricted you need to subscribe to a server from that region.Continue reading